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Grade/Salary ME16 xc2xa356,733 - xc2xa360,795 per annum (ILW). This post attracts market pay of xc2xa32000 + ECA of xc2xa3963 per annum.LocationWilson HospitalFull or part timeFull timeContract typePermanentOccupationAdult Social CareClosing Date30/06/2025Ref No2796Documents(Word, 123kb)Advert TextWe are interested in hearing Team Managers or mental health seniors who see this as their next step in career progression Candidates should be Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs).Social Care is special hereCome and work in a supportive environment at Merton Council, where youxe2x80x99ll do a social care role that matters in a place where you matter.Our xe2x80x98social care roles/staffxe2x80x99 do important jobs, and wexe2x80x99re focused on looking after you so you can look after others.Our people stay because we have a great culture, and staff tell us their colleagues are the best thing about working here.You'll work in a great team with knowledgeable, supportive managers and lots of recognition and reward.You'll support people to live well in Merton, to maintain their independence, stay at home and improve their safety and quality of life.Merton Council is focused on prevention, and we work closely with our partners to enable people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their homes for longer.This could be through connecting people socially in their communities, adding adjustments such as handrails or receiving care at home.You are empowered to help people make the best decisions about their care.Everyone deserves to live with dignity and your invaluable role will change people's lives for the better every day.We're here to help people live meaningful lives in Merton.The Council has maintained partnership agreement with South West London and St Georges, Mental Health Trust, following disaggregation from the Section 75, National Health Service Act. And the role requires representing the Local Authority in different operational arrangements. With skills to consolidate Partnership. As well as being able to Lead staff in carrying this out, in practice. You will manage the teamxe2x80x99s Duty system, and Safeguarding Processes including being a Safeguarding Adults Manager. And supervise a mixed group of practice and administrative staff.A career in social care at Merton CouncilThese are social work roles with great career progression and lots of learning and development opportunities.xc2xbfYou will have access to a range of resources, platforms and programmes including: CareKnowledge, the Adult Social Care Development Academy, and the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership.We have great transport links including our tram, making it an easy commute from surrounding boroughs, and central London in just 25 minutes.Following a pay and benefits review, we now have one of the most progressive offers in outer London. We offer flexible working, employee support, wellbeing activities and active staff networks.Wexe2x80x99re a borough on the rise, with big plans for the future and we want you to join us.Bring your ideas, passion and energy and help us put Merton on the map.With roles to suit everyone, find your future in Merton.Get more information about working in . [https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/adult-social-care]Get more information about our . [https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/working-us]

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